Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

David Venable

The chicken cheesesteak just got crispier, crunchier, and even better. Guests will go nuts over these starters. And I bet they'll be your dinner…often.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp canola oil, plus more for frying
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper, or a combination
  • 1 (9-oz) package Steak-umm Chicken Breast Sandwich Steaks
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 oz Velveeta, cut into 1/8" cubes
  • 8 egg roll wrappers

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon of the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft, 4–5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet and raise the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken to the skillet. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until brown, 5–7 minutes. Stir, breaking up the chicken into smaller pieces. Transfer the cooked chicken to the bowl of onion and bell pepper. Toss to evenly distribute and then refrigerate until cool. When the ingredients are cool, stir in the Velveeta.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of a heavy deep pot. Add 2" of canola oil to the pot and slowly heat the oil to 350°F.
To assemble the egg rolls, position 1 wrapper on a work surface like a diamond. Place 2-1/2 tablespoons filling close to the corner nearest you and spread it up toward the middle. Using a pastry brush, brush the edges with a little water. Fold the corner closest to you up over the mixture, fold the left and right corners toward the center, and continue to roll. Brush the final corner with water to help seal the egg roll. (The egg rolls can be frozen for up to 1 month before frying.)
Using a slotted spoon, lower 4 egg rolls into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3–5 minutes, turning them halfway while frying. Transfer the cooked egg rolls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Fry the remaining egg rolls and serve hot.

Cook's Notes

If you can't find frozen chicken cheesesteak meat, use beef or buy chicken tenderloins. Just cut the tenderloins into small pieces and use a spatula to break them up even more while browning.

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